George Malim
Chicago,IL
Summary
Bilingual professional (English/Spanish) based in Chicago, combining scientific analysis, operational discipline, and a commitment to safety for the industrial and urban sectors. Graduated with First-Class Honours Master's in Chemistry from the University of Manchester (MChem) in 2018. I offer a strong analytical foundation ideally suited for problem solving in a team setting. Having spent 10 years as a cook and sous chef in high level kitchens, I possess the physical stamina, attention to detail, and situational awareness. I am looking to leverage transferable technical skills, problem-solving, and leadership experience across a versatile range of scientific, field-based, or operational roles. Actively seeking opportunities within the Greater Chicago Area. U.S. Citizen.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Carino Restaurant
Chicago
01.2025 - Current
- Achieved recognition from Michelin for culinary excellence.
- Supervised Carino Restaurant kitchen staff during prep and service shifts.
- Coordinated daily food preparation following Carino Restaurant recipes and standards.
- Monitored ingredient quality and kitchen sanitation throughout service periods.
Sous Chef
OMA Restaurant
London
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Earned one Michelin star for culinary excellence
- Supervised kitchen prep and line service for Carino Restaurant dining operations.
- Trained cooks on menu standards, plating, and station procedures.
- Coordinated food preparation with servers, expo staff, and dining room teams.
Cook
Sabor Restaurant
London
04.2020 - 12.2023
- one Michelin star
Cook
Temper Restaurant
London
10.2019 - 03.2020
Research assistant
King's College
London
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Collaborated with researchers to develop study designs and data collection methods, enhancing research quality.
- Contributed to virology research projects, analyzing data to support findings.
- Performed literature reviews for King's College research projects, synthesizing relevant information to inform research direction.
Education
Master of Chemistry (MChem) - Chemistry
University of Manchester
UK01-2018
Skills
- Scientific & analytical: Protocol design & execution, quantitative/qualitative analysis, solution preparation, chemical safety & handling (SDS), data interpretation, experimental methodology
- Operations & quality assurance: quality control, regulatory compliance, inventory management, supply chain coordination, process optimization, workflow auditing
- Leadership & communication: Team management, decision making in high pressure situations, fluent bilingual communication (English/Spanish), training & development
Personal Information
Nationality: US Citizen
Publications
- Rossi F, Crnjar A, Comitani F, Feliciano R, Jahn L, Malim G, Southgate L, Kay E, Oakey R, Buggs R, Moir A, Kistler L, Rodriguez Mateos A, Molteni C, Schulz R. Extraction and high-throughput sequencing of oak heartwood DNA: Assessing the feasibility of genome-wide DNA methylation profiling. PLoS One. 2021 Nov 18;16(11):e0254971.
- Lohiya, P., Barkas, N., Reyes-Corral, M., Amante S. M., Malim, G.A., Reumiller, C., Ellison-Hughes, G. M., Holt, M., Harmelink, C., Tompkins, K., Baldwin H.S., Montibus, B. and Oakey, R.J. Zfpm1 regulates endothelial-mesenchymal transition and endocardial cell differentiation, Developmental Biology, In Press 2026.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
- Illinois Driver's Licence
Timeline
Sous Chef
Carino Restaurant
01.2025 - Current
Sous Chef
OMA Restaurant
01.2023 - 12.2024
Cook
Sabor Restaurant
04.2020 - 12.2023
Cook
Temper Restaurant
10.2019 - 03.2020
Research assistant
King's College
10.2018 - 07.2019
Master of Chemistry (MChem) - Chemistry
University of Manchester